Guitar Frenchie playing his new left-handed Fender Player 2 Stratocaster purchased at Southpaw Lefty Guitars.
About Guitar Frenchie
Guitar Frenchie is a left-handed blues and rock guitarist and singer-songwriter originally from Nîmes, France, and currently based in Clarksdale, Mississippi. After moving to the United States, he played with various artists, including Shooter Jennings' band Stargunn, as well as Wade Bowen and Jack Ingram. He has released music both as a solo artist and with Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers.
Musical Background and Career
Guitar Frenchie began his career in France, where he jammed with blues legend Lucky Peterson as a teenager before selling his Gibson Les Paul to fund his move to the United States. Shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, he joined Shooter Jennings' band, Stargunn. Over the years, he has performed alongside notable musicians such as Waylon Jennings, Slash, and Tom Morello.
Recent Work
In recent years, he has focused on his solo career, releasing music under his own name and with Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers. He relocated to Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the summer of 2023 to immerse himself in the traditional blues scene. His recent releases include the 2024 EP Phone Sessions.
